The trip was full of great experiences. The value for money of the excursion is good.
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Please note: This whale watching tour operates seasonally, from late May to early November each year.
Your adventure begins at the Brisbane wharf, where staff will confirm the day’s timings. Board a 75-minute scenic ferry across Moreton Bay, with a complimentary beverage included either on the way there or on your return journey.
On arrival at Moreton Island, enjoy free time to explore and full access to Tangalooma Resort’s facilities, including swimming pools, cafés, restaurants, bars, and the sandy beach. At approximately 12:00 PM, depart for a 3-hour whale watching cruise aboard a smooth-sailing catamaran. With panoramic views and full expert commentary, you’ll learn about the habitats and behaviors of humpback whales as you watch them breach, tail-slap, and glide through the waters. A light lunch, coffee, tea, and refreshments are served onboard.
Back at the resort, you may choose to attend the Discover the World of Dolphins presentation at 3:15 PM, or simply relax with more island time. As the sun begins to set, head to the jetty for the highlight of your day — the wild dolphin feeding program. Watch pods of dolphins as they visit the shallow shore, each with its own distinct personality, and learn about their quirky behaviors from the experts. Then step into the shallow water, assisted by the Dolphin Care Team and Eco Rangers, and hand-feed fish to a wild bottlenose dolphin — a once-in-a-lifetime experience conducted under strict guidelines to ensure their protection.
At approximately 7:00 PM, depart the island by ferry, arriving back in Brisbane at around 8:15 PM.
The trip was full of great experiences. The value for money of the excursion is good.
This was a fantastic way to both whale watch and feed dolphins. There is quite a gap in between where there isn’t much to do but it was nice to sit and watch the sunset. The whale watching was excellent and the captain tried their best to get us as close as we could. The dolphin feeding was quite fast and the photos were not very good so definitely take your own videos and photos! The lunch on the boat was surprisingly good! Overall, it’s good value to do all of these things in one day.
Check in at 220 Holt St, Pinkenba QLD 4008
Choose between a 7:30 am or 10:00 am departure. Please arrive at least 1 hour prior for check-in.
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The trip was full of great experiences. The value for money of the excursion is good.
This was a fantastic way to both whale watch and feed dolphins. There is quite a gap in between where there isn’t much to do but it was nice to sit and watch the sunset. The whale watching was excellent and the captain tried their best to get us as close as we could. The dolphin feeding was quite fast and the photos were not very good so definitely take your own videos and photos! The lunch on the boat was surprisingly good! Overall, it’s good value to do all of these things in one day.
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